Hypoglycemia
(noun)
A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
Origin:
From the greek hypo- (under) + glykys (sweet) + haima (blood), referring to the low level of glucose in the blood.
Examples:
- He had hypoglycemia and his blood sugar was too low.
- She had hypoglycemia and her blood sugar was too low.
- The hypoglycemia caused him to feel lightheaded and dizzy.
- He was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and had to take insulin.
- She was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and had to take insulin.